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Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass
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Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass Hardback - 2011

by Lesa Cline-Ransome; James E. Ransome (Illustrator)

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This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African-American figures in American history. Douglass spent his life advocating for the equality of all, and it was through reading that he was able to stand up for himself and others. Full color.

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The inspirational, true story of how Frederick Douglass found his way to freedom one word at a time.

This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African American figures in American history. Douglass spent his life advocating for the equality of all, and it was through reading that he was able to stand up for himself and others. Award-winning husband-wife team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome present a moving and captivating look at the young life of the inspirational man who said, âÈêI would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.âÈë

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The inspirational, true story of how Frederick Douglass found his way to freedom one word at a time.

This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African American figures in American history. Douglass spent his life advocating for the equality of all, and it was through reading that he was able to stand up for himself and others. Award-winning husband-wife team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome present a moving and captivating look at the young life of the inspirational man who said, "I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong."

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  • Title Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass
  • Author Lesa Cline-Ransome; James E. Ransome (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
  • Publication date 2011-01-04
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian
  • ISBN 9781416959038 / 1416959033
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.5 in (28.19 x 22.35 x 1.27 cm)
  • Age range 05 to 09 years
  • Grade levels K - 4
  • Reading level 790
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Topical: Black History
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Antislavery movements - United States -, Slaves - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2011013323
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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"This talented team has created a concise, accessible, beautifully illustrated book based on DouglassâÈçs Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Rich acrylic and oil paintings depict plantation life (poorly clothed slave children kneeling before troughs, devouring cornmeal mush like livestock) and the strong emotions of the people (a young Frederick being transported with hands tied behind his back, lest he escape). This handsome volume is recommended for slightly older audiences than William Miller and Cedric LucasâÈçs Frederick Douglass: The Last Day of Slavery (Lee & Low, 1995)."--School Library Journal, January 2012 *STARRED REVIEW

Citations

  • Booklist, 03/15/2012, Page 55
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 02/01/2012, Page 0
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2012, Page 174
  • Kirkus Reviews, 01/01/2012, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 11/28/2011, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 01/01/2012, Page 91

About the author

Lesa Cline-Ransome is the author of many award-winning and critically acclaimed nonfiction books for young readers, including Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams; My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey; and Before She Was Harriet. She is also the author of the novel Finding Langston, which received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award and five starred reviews. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Learn more at LesaClineRansome.com.

James E. Ransome's highly acclaimed illustrations for Before She Was Harriet received the 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. His other award-winning titles include the Coretta Scott King winner The Creation; Coretta Scott King Honor Book Uncle Jed's Barbershop; Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt; and Let My People Go, winner of the NAACP Image Award. He frequently collaborates with his wife, author Lesa Cline-Ransome. One of their recent titles is Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams, which received four starred reviews and was an ALA Notable Children's Book. James is a professor and coordinator of the MFA Illustration Graduate Program at Syracuse University. He lives in New York's Hudson River Valley region with his family. Visit James at JamesRansome.com.

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